Christmas and New Year in Tangalle 2026 – Celebrate by the Sea

THIS IS LAST YEAR'S PROGRAMME (2025).. leaving it here to give you an idea on how we manage the Christmas/New Year festivities

WE WILL UPDATE THIS PAGE AS SOON AS WE HAVE THE PROGRAMME FINALISED FOR 2026 X'mas.

23rd December 25 – Spirit of Christmas

   6.00 PM – Lighting of the Christmas Tree
   6.30 PM – Christmas Carols by the Local Church Choir
Enjoy cocktails and canapés at the Bar Lounge.
Indulge in a Mexican-themed dinner buffet by the poolside, accompanied by live Calypso music.

24th December 25  – Christmas Eve Celebrations

  6.30 PM – Specially curated cocktail promotions and seasonal nibbles
Raise a toast to the season with a glass of bubbly or wine.
A joyful visit from Santa Claus, bearing gifts and goodies for the little ones!
  8.00 PM – Grand Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner
Continue the celebrations with our in-house DJ spinning festive beats late into the night.

25th December 25  – Christmas Day

   7.30 AM – Festive Christmas Breakfast
   12.30 PM – Traditional Christmas Lunch at Sooriya Restaurant
   7.30 PM – BBQ Dinner at the Verandah, set to soothing oriental melodies

26th December 25  – Culinary Delights

3.30 PM – Cooking Class with our Executive Chef
7.30 PM – Sri Lankan-Themed Buffet Dinner, accompanied by a live flutist

27th December 25  – Cultural Evening

6.30 PM – “Dress Like a Sri Lankan” – A Saree & Sarong Draping Experience for our house guests
7.30 PM – International Dinner Buffet with exciting action stations

28th December 25  – Taste of the Sea

10.30 AM – Seafood Market Experience featuring the fresh catch of the day – crabs, lobsters, and prawns cooked to your preference
7.30 PM – Chinese Buffet Dinner enlivened by our in-house Calypso band

29th December 25  – Relax & Indulge

12.00 Noon – Brunch by the Pool
7.30 PM – Indian Dinner Buffet featuring aromatic spices and authentic flavors

30th December 25  – Italian Night

7.30 PM – Italian-Themed Dinner with smooth oriental music